SOLUTION: The distance (in mi) that a car travels in 20 min;

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Question 710386: The distance (in mi) that a car travels in 20 min;
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
+d+=+r%2At+
If distance is in miles and rate is in mi/hr, then
time must be in hours
+20+ min = +20%2F60+=+1%2F3+ hrs
+d+=+r%2A%281%2F3%29+
+d+=+r%2F3+
Just make sure the rate is in miles/hour